Saints sign DB Will Harris (1 Viewer)

[Saint Spud]

 

[SonOfNOLA]

He’s started 40 games in 5 seasons, including entire 2021 at FS and most of 2022. Started at Nickel in 2022 and 2023. Looks like he’ll push Alontae for the Nickel job. Solid FS/nickel depth at minimum.

 

[St. Widge]

Interesting article from Pride of Detroit on whether the Lions should re-sign Harris. Gives some back ground and what his role actually was:

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Will Harris​

Expectations heading into 2023​

Originally drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Boston College, Will Harris entered the league as a safety prospect with some high-end physical traits. At 6-foot-1, 206 pounds, Harris possesses both the size and speed to play multiple positions in the secondary.

His versatility as a defender and chops as a special teamer were both reasons why the Lions opted to bring Harris back for a fifth season in 2023, and thanks to a four-year qualifying benefit that takes advantage of CBA rules, it didn’t cost them much to do so.

With the team in a much different place than where they were when coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes first took over in 2021, the expectation was now for Harris to serve as depth at cornerback and safety, while also contributing as a core special teams player. . . ."

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024...t-lions-re-sign-will-harris-defensive-back-db

 

[RaginSaint93]

Somebody actually beat SonofNola to the news?

 

[SWJJ]

Good depth, he's mid as a safety, but covers the slot pretty well. Probably be an immediate contributor on special teams. Coming from Detroit, he's been playing for Aaron Glenn, so he should be pretty familiar with what his role could look like here. He can even lineup outside if we need.

 

[tim martin]

all i know is there secondary was awful. any bright news on him?

 

[DeuceMcAllisterFan]

Could he be the another Yiadom?

 

[BreesusSaves]

I expect he is being signed for special teams and if he ends up adding anything defensively, it will be lagniappe.

 

[St. Widge]

 

[Optimistic Ozzy]

Says he even played LB. Wonder if he played the Will position?

 

[meily]

He’s started 40 games in 5 seasons, including entire 2021 at FS and most of 2022. Started at Nickel in 2022 and 2023. Looks like he’ll push Alontae for the Nickel job. Solid FS/nickel depth at minimum.

He was drafted as a S and played nickel and corner in Detroit, he has versatility, good addition to our secondary.

 

[Wisco Steve]

oh hmmmm:

 

[TribuneUK]

Somebody actually beat SonofNola to the news?

I heard they had to deploy a Blackbird to jam his cell just long enough for someone else to post first.

 

[Madmarsha]

Do we have a quota on players named "Harris" on the Saints?

 

[kcirdor]

Lions fans report he is arse...

he is a special team/camp body he isn't taking anyone's place.